November District Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter | November 2023 A Message from Superintendent Rob O'Leary Welcome to November!  This month’s newsletter contains important information for the month ahead, as well as updates on the next steps the district will take since the November 7 levy did not pass.   As I shared last month, in October the board approved cost reductions to be enacted in the 2024-2025 school year if the levy request did not pass in November of 2023. Since the levy request did not pass, the following cost reduction plan will go into effect for the 2024-2025 school year: •    Reconfiguration of elementaries which would result in the reduction of 3 teaching positions. •    Reduction of 1 teaching position at Smith (due to lower projected enrollment next year). •    Elimination of 1 section per year of textbook adoptions. •    Elimination of 1 Operations position. •    Exploration of a Labor Day to Memorial Day school calendar (which we anticipate could save a couple hundred thousand dollars if we moved to this calendar). •    Pursuit other opportunities to capture savings through attrition.   These spending cuts total approximately $1.2 million and, again, will go into effect for the 2024-2025 school year.    The administration has begun working through details on the reconfiguration, and I will share information about this throughout the next several months. I will do a preliminary review of this plan at the Tuesday, November 21 Board of Education meeting. I will also share more specifics of the plan in upcoming newsletters.    The Labor Day to Memorial Day calendar option will be explored with staff and must be negotiated with the Vandalia Butler Education Association. The Board will hold public hearings on the school calendar, and the calendar must have Board approval, which we do every spring, before implementation. I will share details about this process throughout the year as well.    As a reminder, the cost reductions already implemented for this school year included: •    7 teaching positions not replaced. •    10 teaching assistants not replaced from retirements and resignations. •    Administration reduction from retirement •    Technology department brought in house from a contracted service. •    $100,000 supplemental contracts reduction.   These reductions totaled $2 million and, combined with the $1.2 million reductions (listed above) for the 24-25 school year, has helped to mitigate the deficit of revenue to expenses from not having new revenue from the levy request. Because of these reductions, we are not in the financial position we were last year where we showed a deficit balance in the third year of the five-year forecast and had to file a plan with the Ohio Department of Education on how we would address the projected deficit. Without new revenue, the cost reduction plan is how we have addressed this and improved the financial position of the district. A negative balance or deficit is not anticipated in the five-year forecast that will be presented for approval at the November 21 Board of Education meeting.    The Board ‘s next decision will be whether to put a levy request on the ballot this spring, which will be held in March because of the presidential primaries. If the Board were to decide to do this, it would require several Board-approved resolutions to be filed with the county prior to December 8. This is a very quick turnaround after just learning the results of the levy last week, and a lot of information must be reviewed prior to making that decision.  The Board may also decide to wait and go on the November 2024 ballot. Obviously, there are a lot of discussions and decisions to be made over the next several months. I will continue to update you on this process.   As November is always a month to reflect on what we are thankful for, on behalf of the board and our staff I want to express our appreciation and thanks for the tremendous support we have in this community and district. Though we have challenges to work through, we have great support and are doing great things in this district! I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! God Bless You All! Vandalia-Butler Strong!  We are Aviators! IN OUR DISTRICT Congratulations to the cast and crew of Butler High School's Drama Club for presenting Rick Abbot's comedy, "Play On!". Bring Out the Best - A new mentor program between Butler and Morton students Students and staff enjoyed Halloween traditions throughout the district Veterans Day - Honoring All Who Served American Legion Post 668 | Flagpole Dedication The flagpole from Murlin Heights was restored by the American Legion, and a flag raising ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion.  The Legion also presented our elementary schools with generous donations.  Many former and current VBCSD staff came together to celebrate. ATHLETICS Congratulations to the following students who participated in National Signing Day and committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers:  Jordan Taylor, Norah Neely, Kylee Kleiner, and Natalie Schoenherr WHERE DO I FIND...? We realize the amount of information shared every day can feel overwhelming for families, but we hope to make it easy to find what you're looking for when you need it.  With a new website that launched in February, 2023, it is updated regularly and we encourage families to use it as a valuable source of information.   Here are several quick links to information on our website: Board Approved District Calendars (for a year at a glance) Calamity day letter, delay schedule, and how delays are communicated Breakfast and lunch menus   Transportation Board of Education Information | Board meeting agendas, minutes, financial reports and policies Photo albums Building Websites: Butler High School | Butler High School Documents and Forms Morton Middle School   Smith Middle School Demmitt Elementary School Helke Elementary School Preschool ParentSquare Search: ParentSquare offers a helpful search tool.  From the app, toggle to the building you need to find information for.  In the top "search posts" field, type any keyword or topic and search.  Filter results by clicking on the tool to the right of the search field to narrow down even more. Additionally, district calendar dates are updated in ParentSquare for the school year.  Click on the "events" icon at the bottom of the app, or the calendar on a desktop to view important school date information.  The app's calendar also has a "subscribe" option to sync dates directly to your phone's calendar. Board of Education Information The next Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday, November 21 at 5:30pm in the Butler High School Lecture Hall .  During this meeting, we will be recognizing our calendar artists ( click here to view the full calendar - a limited number of additional copies are available at the Board of Education office).  The Board will also be reviewing the five-year forecast as presented by Treasurer/CFO Eric Beavers and discussing the next phase of reductions that will take effect during the 2024-2025 school year mentioned above in Superintendent O'Leary's message.  Board meetings are open to the public. MARK YOUR CALENDARS 11.21.23 | Board of Education Meeting; 5:30pm @ Butler Lecture Hall 11.22.23-11.24.23 | No School 12.4.23 | Board of Education Meeting; 5:30pm @ Board of Education Office 12.9.23 | Under the Dome; 7pm @ Smith Planetarium 12.20.23 | End of the grading period 12.21.23-1.3.24 | Winter break Vandalia-Butler City Schools 500 South Dixie Drive | Vandalia, OH 45377 | 415-6400

Friday, Nov 17 2023

October District Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter | October 2023 A Message from Superintendent Rob O'Leary Welcome to October!  This month’s newsletter contains important information for the month ahead, as well as updates on some Board of Education news. But, first, I want to thank you all for a great, spirited homecoming week. A special thanks to all our staff members for making it a memorable week. Second, want to let you know that Monday night, the Board of Education reviewed the list of cuts that were approved in March of 2023 (if new money is not passed by November of 2023).  After much discussion, the Board decided to amend and reduce the list originally approved last March. The reason for this change is because the additional state funding received in the new biennium budget improved the district financial picture enough to keep us out of the red in the five-year forecast. This additional money in state funds was the reason the board was able to approve a lesser request for a levy on this November ballot (the 4-mill property levy that is on the November ballot is lesser in comparison to the 1% earned income tax request in May). While the additional state funding keeps us out of the red in the five-year forecast, the increase is not enough to keep us off the ballot because it doesn’t leave us with Board approved cash balances, which is why we are still on the ballot in November and why additional spending cuts were approved.    The  original spending cuts approved in March were to be enacted in the 2024-2025 school year if new money is not approved by November of 2023. Those spending cuts totaled about $2.8 million and consisted of:  the reconfiguration of Demmitt and Helke Elementary, reducing transportation from the current 1-mile radius to the state minimum 2-mile radius, as well as reductions in elective classes at Morton and Butler, the reduction of specials at the elementary buildings, and counseling services in the district, to name a few.   The new  cost reduction plan approved Monday evening totals about $1.2 million (reduced from the original $2.8 million), and consists of: Reconfiguration of Demmitt and Helke which would reduce 3 teaching positions. Reducing 1 teaching position at Smith (due to lower projected enrollment next year). Elimination of 1 section per year of textbook adoptions. Elimination of 1 Operations position. Exploration of a Labor Day to Memorial Day school calendar (which we anticipate could save a couple hundred thousand dollars if we moved to this calendar). Pursuit of other opportunities to capture savings through attrition. These spending cuts would go into effect for the  2024-2025 school year if new money is not approved in November. The Board also discussed that if the levy fails in November, we will pursue a levy request in the May election. State Funding Advocacy Also, on a slightly different topic, in addition to this data that we continue to share, according to data compiled from the Ohio Dept. of Education’s District Profile Report as of FY2022: 1.  VBCSD ranks 25th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of 25 districts in both Montgomery and Miami Counties. 2.  VBCSD ranks 68th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of 69 in our entire Miami Valley region. 3.  VBCSD ranks 36th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of all 613 public school districts in the state.   In further investigating our rank as 36th lowest state funded district per pupil out of the 613 districts in the state, we have also discovered that in comparison to this group of 36 lowest funded districts, we have the 5th lowest Ohio Median Income, we have the 3rd lowest Federal Average income, and we are the 5th highest economic disadvantaged district in this group. All this shows – we don’t belong in this group! We are not funded appropriately by the state. We continue to make our case and advocate further with the state and county auditors. We will continue to update you on this topic until we have a resolve or further answers. Mr. Beavers and I have more meetings and follow ups planned and in the works. Last but not least, it is hard to believe we are already coming up on the end of the first grading period! Thanks to all our students, parents, and staff for all you are doing to make this a great school year! God bless you all and our school year! We are Aviators! COMMUNITY FORUM IN OUR DISTRICT NEW: We have a page on our website to share photos of various public events!   Follow along as we continue to update the gallery.   WEBSITE: www.vbcsd.com/photos District Pep Rally HOMECOMING IN THE NEWS Our district was featured in the Dayton Daily News! ALUMNI NEWS Congratulations to the 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees!    Kacie Cassell-Mahin; 2010 Kim Clay-Hils; 1979 Gary Davis; 1967 Taylor Decker; 2012 Seth Gorney; 2004 Lynn Murray; 1960 Daniel Neff; 2009 Monte Ross; Coach Hall of Achievement The alumni association inducted four individuals into the Hall of Achievement.  Banners created in their honor will hang in the atrium of Butler High School for one year. Linda Karns Jean Maychack Larry Lutz Ken Perkins PARENTSQUARE ParentSquare Community Groups A new feature has been added called Community Groups.  This feature is an opt-in group for Vandalia and Butler Township residents who do not have children in the district or who do not currently have ParentSquare access.  By clicking on this link, community members may sign up by providing their name and email address to receive monthly newsletters directly from us.  We hope this feature allows all members of the Vandalia-Butler community to stay connected to what is happening within our school district. MARK YOUR CALENDARS 10.7.23 | Under the Dome; 7pm @ Smith Planetarium 10.11.23  |   Community Forum; 6pm @ BHS Performing Arts Theatre 10.12.23 | End of the 1st Grading Period 10.13.23 | Professional Development Day - No School for Students 10.17.23 | Board of Education Meeting; 5:30pm @ Butler Lecture Hall (The agenda will be available on Board Docs ) STATE OF THE SCHOOLS Presentation 10.18.23  | District 2-Hour Early Release 10.24.23 | BHS College and Career Fair; 6-8pm @ SAC *For a full list of our fall athletics schedules,  click here .* Vandalia-Butler City Schools 500 South Dixie Drive | Vandalia, OH 45377 | 415-6400

Friday, Oct 06 2023

September District Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter | September 2023 A Message from Superintendent Rob O'Leary Welcome to September! I would first like to thank all parents, students, and staff for a great start to the 2023-2024 school year. We have enjoyed a smooth transition back to the classroom and academics, and we are off to a great start in our extracurricular programs, too! I hope all our families enjoyed a relaxing, fun, Labor Day Holiday.  Please take a few moments to read the information in this newsletter.  It contains important information, updates, events, and reminders for the District. Property Tax Levy  As I shared last month, the Board of Education voted to put a 4-mill property tax levy on the November 2023 ballot.  This will cost a taxpayer who owns a $100,000 home approximately $140 per year. CFO/Treasurer Eric Beavers and I will be hosting an informational meeting about the levy on  Wednesday, October 11 at 6:00 P.M . in the Performing Arts Theatre (PAT) at Butler High School. Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith and Montgomery County Treasurer John McManus will be joining us to give updates from their offices and answer any questions you may have about this issue or anything regarding your property taxes in general.  State Funding Advocacy Mr. Beavers and I continue to advocate for proper funding for our school district. We have had multiple meetings within the last month with the County Auditor’s office and a meeting at the state level with the Director of the Office of Budget and Management (OBM).  We continue to contest and challenge these data points contained in the Ohio Dept. of Education’s District Profile Report as of FY2022: 1.  VBCSD ranks 25th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of 25 districts in both Montgomery and Miami Counties. 2.  VBCSD ranks 68th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of 69 in our entire Miami Valley region. 3.  VBCSD ranks 36th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of all 613 public school districts in the state.  In other words, 577 school districts receive more funding per pupil than our district. This quest continues to lead us to more questions and fact finding, which we are actively pursuing in the hopes this can result in more state funding for the District. While we are getting some answers, we have more questions and more meetings planned. I will continue to update you each month until we are finished. As we move from the season of summer to fall and look to Homecoming at the end of the month, I wish you all a blessed month of September. God bless you all and our school year! We are Aviators! COMMUNITY FORUM IN OUR DISTRICT We have enjoyed a great start to the school year.  Students are excelling in the classroom and beyond! IN THE NEWS PARENTSQUARE ParentSquare Community Groups A new feature has been added called Community Groups.  This feature is an opt-in group for Vandalia and Butler Township residents who do not have children in the district or who do not currently have ParentSquare access.  By clicking on this link, community members may sign up by providing their name and email address to receive monthly newsletters directly from us.  We hope this feature allows all members of the Vandalia-Butler community to stay connected to what is happening within our school district. MARK YOUR CALENDARS 9.20.23  | 2-Hour Early Release 9.25.23 | Board of Education Meeting; 5pm (The agenda will be available on  Board Docs ) 9.28.23 | Homecoming Parade; Line up begins at 5pm; Parade begins at 5:45pm 9.29.23  | District-Wide Pep Assembly | Homecoming Game vs Fairborn; Kickoff at 7pm *For a full list of our fall athletics schedules,  click here .* Vandalia-Butler City Schools 500 South Dixie Drive | Vandalia, OH 45377 | 415-6400

Monday, Sep 11 2023

070923 Butler HS Principal E-Newsletter

JULY 9, 2023 CURRENT NEWS Transition Today's e-newsletter is the last one that you will receive from me. As part of the transition process in preparing for the upcoming school year, our new principal, Mr. Buck Williamson, will be taking over the distribution of future e-newsletters. Thank you! My last day as principal of Butler High School is quickly approaching - July 31. It has been my honor and privilege to serve you and the Vandalia-Butler community for the last seven years. Butler High School will forever hold a special place in my heart. I will cherish the memories of my time with all the students, staff, families, alumni, and the communities of both the City of Vandalia and Butler Township. I really appreciate the blessing of working with you, and I most sincerely wish you continued fantastic success and growth in the future! Although my daily time is coming to an end, it is my intention to maintain a presence supporting our students and staff in their academic and co-curricular/athletic pursuits. Until we see each other again ... Summer E-Newsletters During the months of June and July, this e-newsletter is scheduled to be distributed biweekly instead of weekly. Presently, there is not one scheduled to be sent next week. Rally for Our Schools 2023 Faith leaders of our community invite all to gather for a faith-based initiative to kick off the fall of 2023 and the start of a successful school year for our Vandalia-Butler Schools, students, and staff. Please spread the word and join for an evening of worship, prayer, and community on Friday, August 4 at 7 p.m. at Butler High School in our Performing Arts Theater (enter door #2). Last Call for Chromebooks Any returning Butler student who did not return their Chromebook for summer maintenance, you need to bring it NOW to the main office so it is ready for you to begin the upcoming school year. Important Dates for Start of 2023-2024 School Year   Please mark your calendars for the following important dates to start the 2023-2024 school year: I NCOMING FRESHMEN Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Incoming Freshmen: Tuesday, August 8 , 6-7 p.m., Performing Arts Theater (enter door #2) Freshman Orientation: Thursday, August 10 , 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. More details about Parent/Guardian meeting and Freshman Orientation to follow.   ALL STUDENTS Butler High School Open House: Tuesday, August 15 , 5:30-7:00 p.m. First day of school at Butler: Thursday, August 17 STUDENTS TAKING CLASSES AT MVCTC The first day of school for students taking classes at MVCTC: Juniors – Tuesday, August 15 Seniors – Wednesday, August 16 Start-of-the-Year Information CLICK HERE for Butler 2023-2024 school year information, including details about Chromebook distribution, course fees, and parking permits. Food Service Information August menus are posted to the website. From this page, you may also access the Free and Reduced Meal application, the Fee Waiver form, and school meal information. CLICK HERE to view. Summer Office Hours Our main office and guidance office has summer hours and are open for outside business as follows: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:00 p.m. On Fridays, the offices are available 9:00-11:30 a.m. MVCTC Junior Student Welcome and Schedule Pickup MVCTC junior welcome, schedule pickup, fee payment, meeting for juniors and parents, laptop pickup, and opportunities to visit career-technical labs and meet instructors will occur on Monday-Wednesday, August 7-9 . CLICK HERE for further information, specific times, and details of which programs are scheduled for each afternoon/evening. Blake LaForce Memorial  41 Hope 5k Run/Walk Please spread the word and encourage all your friends and neighbors to join you in participating in the annual Blake LaForce Memorial 41 Hope 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, August 19 , 9 a.m. I plan to walk, and I invite everyone to walk with me (or run). Perhaps you can beat my walking time! The Run/Walk starts and ends at Butler Memorial Stadium. CLICK HERE for more information and to register. The 41 Hope 5k raises money for the Blake LaForce #41 Memorial Fund, an endowment fund of the Vandalia-Butler and Dayton Foundations. The #41 Fund provides two annual college scholarships, one for a boy and one for a girl student athlete, as well for enhancing the athletic experience for Butler High School students. A portion of the proceeds also benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Tri-State Chapter. Vandalia-Butler Food4Kids Program Food 4 Kids is a wonderful program intended to help support the nutritional needs of young, developing children by providing food bags for students to take home over the weekend during the school year. Over summer break, food bags will need to be picked up at the Care4kids Office. This program is open to children residing in the Vandalia-Butler School District only and registration is required. For more information and to register visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Care4kidsVandalia . Location : 82 Elva Ct. (Care4kids is located on the lower level back side of the First Light Church Vandalia Ministry Center at the corner of Elva & Dixie directly across the street from Butler High School.) Pick-Up Hours : Mondays, 1-3 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. from June 5-August 8. If you have any questions, please contact 937-898-3801 or e-mail aday@firstlight.church Ohio Food Service Program Through the Ohio Summer Food Service Program, all children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals, ages 19 through 21, who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals. For more information call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (486479). CLICK HERE for locations and more details. 2023 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday To help families with back-to-school purchases, the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is scheduled to occur Friday, August 4 through  Sunday, August 6 . CLICK HERE for further details.   Parents/Guardians of Class of 2024: Parents/Guardians The Ohio Department of Health requires parents/guardians of students entering the 12th grade to have their children vaccinated with the meningococcal vaccine to protect against meningococcal meningitis. A letter/form was mailed during the spring to all parents/guardians of next year's 12th graders. Proof of this vaccine is required in our Butler HS Clinic for seniors attending classes at both MVCTC and Butler no later than September 1. ( MVCTC does not collect proof of vaccinations; proof of the vaccine must come to Butler HS.) For any questions, please contact School Nurse Jessica Singer at 937-415-6308, fax (937) 415-6457, or by email: jessica.singer@vbcsd.com School Calendars CLICK HERE to view an overview of the 2023-2024 school year calendar as well as draft calendars for the following two school years. Class of 2024: Time to Schedule Senior Picture Easterling Studies is the contracted studio for the Butler yearbook. All seniors must have their yearbook and composite photo taken with Easterling Studios to appear in the yearbook and class composite. There will be a one-time opportunity to have your yearbook and composite photo taken at the school on September 1 at NO CHARGE. Only one photo will be taken at the school. If you would like to purchase a copy of the class composite, the cost will be $20 - OR - book a studio session with more variety indoors and outdoors. The class composite is included with a studio session. CLICK HERE for the monthly Studio Session Specials. Alumni Courtyard Bricks Purchasing a brick in our Butler Alumni Courtyard is a fantastic way to honor a graduate, current, or future Aviator! Our Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association sells bricks which are $60 each and include 3 lines of text. CLICK HERE for more information and the order form. GUIDANCE NEWS ACT and SAT The final 2022-2023 opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, July 15 (registration deadlines have passed ). The first 2023-2024 opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, September 9 (registration deadline is Friday, August 4 ). CLICK HERE to register. The first 2023-2024 opportunity to take the SAT will be Saturday, August 26 (registration deadline is Friday, July 28 ). CLICK HERE to register. Critical to Practice Preparing for the ACT and SAT In addition to using the practice test materials in Naviance to help you prepare, here are some additional resources:. CLICK HERE for a publication from ACT. It contains full-length practice tests, including a writing test; strategies to prepare for the ACT; and what to expect on test day. ACT Test Prep provides a range of test prep content and delivery options including an online class, self-paced course, tutoring, and prep guides. CLICK HERE for details. Kaplan offers free online SAT and ACT prep events. CLICK HERE to access. Kaplan is also offering 1 free month of SAT® Prep On Demand which helps students master the exam in as little as 30 minutes a day. CLICK HERE to access it. Furthermore, Kaplan provides access to their YouTube prep video collection ( CLICK HERE ) to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and AP. CLICK HERE for sample questions from the CollegeBoard to help prepare for the SAT. Summer Jump Start 2023 The Montgomery County Educational Service Center in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library is available to help students to Jump Start their college search with individual appointments and to answer questions on all things #College and #Career. Jump Start is available to all high school students, and it is FREE. Topics include: scholarships, financial aid, applying to college, career coaching, developing your essay, campus visit questions, and creation of a to-do list. CLICK HERE to sign up for a required appointment. Appointment times are available in June and July. Sinclair College Events Sinclair Transition Office will be holding some drop-in registration days this summer in case any seniors need to still wrap up things. The remaining dates are July 11 and August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON at the Dayton Campus. Stop by in person (no appointment needed) or join via Zoom ( CLICK HERE ). Sinclair Important Dates Fall Semester:  Registration is NOW OPEN! On-time registration ends August 14 Classes start August 21 Premier Health Summer Career Exploration Opportunities Premier Health has several summer career exploration opportunities for students! Externship and Camps : Please also keep an eye out on Premier Health's website, social media, and future communication for information on these other great opportunities: July 17-21 : Orthopedic Externship at Miami Valley Hospital South; July 18-20 : Premier Health and Wright State University High School Nursing Camp Job Shadowing : Students can participate in job shadowing. CLICK HERE  to access their job shadowing brochure and non-employee job shadow application. Stanford Qualia Global Scholars Program Organized by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. The program features personalized mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation. CLICK HERE for further details, information, cost, and application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Need-based financial aid is available for the program. ATHLETICS Spirit Wear Fundraiser Butler Volleyball is running a Butler spirit wear fundraiser featuring Butler Aviators non-sport specific spirit wear. Please consider purchasing an item. CLICK HERE for the link. Opportunity to order ends Wednesday, July 19. Final Forms Butler Athletics is transitioning to Final Forms for all student-athletes. Registration through Final Forms is now required for all student-athletes. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Junior High Lady Aviator Volleyball Summer Camp Butler Athletics has a Junior High Lady Aviator Volleyball Camp remaining that will occur July 25-28 for incoming 7th and 8th graders only. For more information and the registration form, please CLICK HERE . UPCOMING EVENTS Sat, 7/15  – ACT Wed, 7/26  – Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Fri, 8/4-Sun, 8/6  – Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Mon, 8/7  – Board of Education work session, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Tues, 8/8  – Meeting for Parents/Guardians of incoming Freshmen, 6-7 p.m., Performing Arts Theater (enter door #2) Thurs, 8/10  – Freshman Orientation, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues, 8/15  – First day of school for juniors taking classes at MVCTC Tues, 8/15  – Butler High School Open House, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tues, 8/15  – Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Wed, 8/16  – First day of school for seniors taking classes at MVCTC Thurs, 8/17  – First day of school at Butler Sat, 8/19  – Blake LaForce Memorial 41 Hope 5k Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Butler Memorial Stadium NON-DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES Individual National Community Service Awards Individual National Community Service Awards, sponsored be the United Nations Association - USA, are for college and high school aged individuals. All community service activities between June 1, 2023 and April 15, 2024 count: volunteering, tutoring, fundraising, collection drives, donating blood are just some of the various ways students can add up hours of service. CLICK HERE to see the different award levels and criteria.   Seasonal Jobs for the Dayton Dragons Any students who are looking for a job that will challenge and inspire them, a job that will offer tremendous professional and personal growth, and a job that will provide unique experiences, then Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball is the right place! The ideal candidate (16 years +) must enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and be willing to work extra, non- traditional hours when needed. The ideal candidate must also have strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task, possess a positive work ethic, and strive to be great in everything they do. Here is a list of various seasonal positions that are currently available and some of the perks/benefits: Positions: Ushers, ticket takers, grounds crew, team store, customer service, box office, concessions, and more, Benefits: Complimentary ticket opportunities, discounts in team store, free gifts, food/beverage discounts. Specific job descriptions: CLICK HERE for more info . Students who are interested should email us ASAP at: dragons@daytondragons.com SCHOLARSHIPS - CONTESTS - WORKSHOPS - CAMPS Summer Art Camps K12 Gallery & TEJAS (Teen Educational and Joint Adult Studio), located at 341 S. Jefferson Street in Dayton, is operating 2022 9th-12th grade summer art camps. Week-long sessions run through Friday, August 4 . CLICK HERE for more information. Online Disney Animation Summer Art Workshops CLICK HERE for an opportunity to participate in weekly online drawing for animation workshops, “All in Gesture,” with former Disney animator Todd Bright. Cost is $10. College Board Big Future Scholarships Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for life after high school. Every month, BigFuture will award hundreds of $500 scholarship and two $40,000 scholarships until February of students' senior year. The scholarships awarded by BigFuture can be used at two and four-year institutions. CLICK HERE for more details. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023 - which included Butler High School 2023 graduate Hashem Albezreh , the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2024 application will be available August 1-October 2 for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year. CLICK HERE for further information. $1,000 Scholarship for Those Affected by Auto Accidents The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline to apply is December 15 . Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship Each year, Life Reimagined Ventures awards a $500 in scholarship to high-achieving, high school women who aspire to use a career in technology to change the world. CLICK HERE to learn more. Deadline to apply is November 30 . Sinclair College Scholarships CLICK HERE to find information and applications for scholarships to Sinclair College. Class of 2024 Bold Scholarships CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships available from bold.org for the class of 2024. Also scroll down to the bottom of the webpage for numerous additional scholarships, including Scholarships for Women, High School Scholarships, Scholarships for Hispanic Students, Scholarships for Nursing Students, and many more! Scholarships for Black Students CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships for Black students. Equal Opportunity Scholarship As a small way to help create a more equal playing field, the Equal Opportunity Scholarship exists to support two motivated students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them. All high school students are eligible to apply for these scholarships, awarded twice per year. They recently launched a new cycle of the Equal Opportunity Scholarship to support an ambitious person who wants to grow. Deadline is August 31 . CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Class of 2023: Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Ohio Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at The Ohio State University presents the Balanced Man Scholarship, a scholarship offered to male freshmen at Ohio State who strive to embody a balanced lifestyle in college. It is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of outstanding young men despite the challenges life introduces. In addition, applicants should think about what the values of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love mean to them and how they can be applied to their own lives. Scholarships are given out to multiple top placers totaling $4,000. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline is September 14 . University of Toledo Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship Ohio Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Toledo has announced their Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship which is offered every year to any male incoming freshman holding above a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA at the University of Toledo. CLICK HERE for a Google form to apply. Scholarships Posted on Guidance Webpage CLICK HERE for the link to various local and other scholarships posted on our Guidance webpage. APPLY for all that you can! Scholarships A to Z CLICK HERE for directory of many Scholarships A to Z gathered by the BigFuture Scholarship tool of the CollegeBoard. Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship CLICK HERE for information about Whittel & Melton Law Firm's Magna Carta College Scholarship. Deadline to apply is December 15 . Scholarship Guidance Scholarship Guidance website is available to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Their scholarship database is used by high schools and post-secondary schools across the nation. CLICK HERE for access to many scholarship opportunities. Weekly scholarship newsletter is available by CLICKING HERE . FORMER NEWS THAT REMAINS IMPORTANT Fantastic Achievements by our Class of 2023! Our graduating class of 2023 earned an extremely impressive amount of scholarship and grant offers to continue their education - $8,406.809!! What an amazing testament to the academic excellence of this graduating class! CLICK HERE to view the scholarship/award recipients who are listed in the Commencement 2023 program. Also, congratulations to the following seniors on achieving these special recognitions: Valedictorian – Emily Carroll Salutatorian – Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior – Noah Moreland National Merit Commended Students – Hashem Albezreh and Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior in Art – Megan Bonifas Butler High School Distinguished Senior in English – Sydney Cooper Best of Class WHIO-TV Channel 7 is airing Best of Class commercials. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll and Salutatorian Allison Shelly are some of the students throughout the Dayton area who are highlighted for their achievement. If you miss the commercial, CLICK HERE for a link to it. Dayton Daily News Top Students in Class of 2023 CLICK HERE to view the Dayton Daily News article featuring profiles of Montgomery County’s top students in the class of 2023. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll is profile #139 and our Salutatorian Allison Shelly is profile #140. Abbey Credit Union Student Accounts Abbey Credit Union is providing the opportunity for students to establish a student account. CLICK HERE for a flyer of information if you are interested. Safe School Helpline Vandalia-Butler City Schools works with Public School Works to provide two methods for students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. CLICK HER E for links which can be used to make reports online or by phone. One of the ways is to call the Safe School Helpline. The Stay Safe Speak Up! Hotline is available 24/7 toll-free at 1-866-listen2me: you can leave your report on an answering machine, or you can personally speak to a Hotline attendant who can provide free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention . The Hotline is provided for students and parents to report issues related to bullying, harassment, intimidation or threats, alcohol or drug abuse, physical or mental abuse, bomb threats, discrimination, hacking or cyber vandalism, health concerns including self-abuse, HIV and AIDS, suicidal behavior, suspicious behavior, theft, tobacco possession, use or distribution, vandalism, violence or fighting, weapons or other dangerous items, or other issues of concern. After you submit your report, your issue will be investigated by our district if necessary. You can remain anonymous. STAY INFORMED TWITTER @VBaviators for Athletic news, @Vandaliabutler  for District news, and the numerous Butler staff and organization Twitter accounts INSTAGRAM vandaliabutler and the numerous Butler staff and organization Instagram accounts WEBSITES Butler HS - https://butler.vbcsd.com/ ; VBCSD - www.vbcsd.com DISTRICT FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/vandaliabutlercsd

Monday, Jul 10 2023

July District Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter | July 2023 A Message from Superintendent Rob O'Leary It is hard to believe it is already July! On the behalf of the Board of Education and the District, I wish you and your families a blessed, enjoyable, and relaxing Independence Day! As Ronald Reagan once said, “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” I hope you enjoy some great meals over the Independence Day holiday and great change results for you, your family, and our district this summer and beyond!  The following are a few updates from the district: The continuing update from the Board of Education:  on Thursday, June 30, the board approved several resolutions of necessity to continue discerning what tax issue it will put on the November ballot. The resolutions of necessity go to the county auditor who then certifies the amount of revenue each tax would bring into the school district if approved by voters. The board will discern this information and ultimately determine which issue to proceed with at the business meeting on July 26 at 5:30 PM at the Board of Education Office.  Advocacy at the state level Recently our Treasurer/CFO Eric Beavers, board member Mary Kilsheimer, and I met with our state legislators – Senator Steve Huffman, Representative Phil Plummer, and Representative Rodney Creech. The purpose of the meeting was to explain the inadequacy of state funding for our school district and to share data that supports this. We also advocated for an increase in funding for our school district in this upcoming two-year state budget. As the Dayton Daily News recently reported, there is a $1.8 million difference between the House and Senate proposals for our school district.   The following is what we shared with the Dayton Daily News: Vandalia-Butler City Schools has struggled with inadequate state funding for over two decades.  Because of the shortcomings from the state’s funding model, a heavy burden is placed on our community.   For many years, our district was capped; however, we received $5.2 million annually in Tangible Personal Property (TTP) taxes.  Now, with the implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) that began two years ago, the caps have been removed and the district no longer receives the more than $5 million in annual TTP funds.    According to data compiled from the Ohio Dept. of Education’s District Profile Report as of FY2022: 1.  VBCSD ranks 25th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of 25 districts in both Montgomery and Miami Counties. 2.  VBCSD ranks 68th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of 69 in our entire Miami Valley region. 3.  VBCSD ranks 36th in lowest funded districts per pupil out of all 613 public school districts in the state.   The lack of state funding is the primary reason our board of education is holding a special meeting on June 29 to approve a resolution of necessity to be on the November 7, 2023, ballot for additional operating money.   From Superintendent Rob O’Leary: The district continues to advocate for change.  We recently met with Sen. Steve Huffman, Rep. Rodney Creech, and Rep. Phil Plummer to bring to light the funding shortfalls and the variances in the 2024 & 2025 biennium budget proposals.  Through follow ups with Senator Huffman, the district is working with the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Ohio Department of Education to ensure appropriate residential and business values are being certified and used in the State funding formulas.  Additionally, meetings are being scheduled by the Superintendent and Treasurer/CFO with the Montgomery County Auditor’s office and the Office of Budget and Management of Ohio to review the detailed values and calculations. “We found out the first year of my superintendency, six years ago, we were in the top 50 list of districts with the most funding lost by the state. From what we are seeing, to be 36th on that list now just doesn’t make sense. Ultimately, we are trying to figure this out and advocate for appropriate funding for our district.  We appreciate the help from our state legislators in helping us get answers and advocate for appropriate funding.”   From Treasurer/CFO Eric Beavers: “It is extremely frustrating and concerning that with the FSFP, which isn’t even fully funded yet, the Senate already wants to begin tweaking how the formula works and shift more burden onto our taxpayers.  We will continue to advocate for a more balanced funding formula and capacity measure to hopefully lift some of the burden from our community.” We will continue to advocate for adequate funding for our school district and we encourage you to join us. I hope you continue to enjoy your summer – again, Happy Fourth of July! God bless you all! We are Aviators! 2023-2024 INFORMATION VBCSD Open House Night: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Butler 5:30-7:00pm Morton 6:00-7:30pm Smith 5:00-6:30pm Demmitt 5:30-7:00pm Helke 6:00-7:30pm First Day of School for 1st - 12th grade: AUGUST 17, 2023 First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten: August 22, 2023 Homecoming Parade: Thursday, September 28 Homecoming Game: Friday, September 29 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 30 To view the complete 2023-2024 board approved school year calendar, click here .   Back to School Info & School Supply Lists Attached to this newsletter are the school supply lists for Morton, Smith, Demmitt and Helke.  Additional back to school information is available on our website and will continue to be updated as it is available. Butler High School Morton Middle School Smith Middle School Demmitt Elementary School Helke Elementary School Food Service Information August menus are posted to the website.  From this page, you may also access the Free and Reduced Meal application (opens July 1), the Fee Waiver form, and school meal information.   Click here to view. PARENT SQUARE Our district successfully completed the rollover that advances students into the next grade.  If your student advanced to another building, we suggest checking your notification settings to ensure the building notifications are turned on.  Additionally, if you are receiving duplicate notifications and would like to adjust how you receive them for various buildings, (text, app, email), CLICK HERE for a tutorial on how to manage your notification settings. MARK YOUR CALENDARS 7.26.23  |  Board of Education Regular Meeting   | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm 8.7.23 |  Board of Education Workshop | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm 8.14.22 | Opening Day for Staff 8.15.23  |  Board of Education Regular Meeting | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm; District Open House Night 8.17.23 | First Day of School for Grades 1-12 8.22.23 | First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten Vandalia-Butler City Schools 500 South Dixie Drive | Vandalia, OH 45377 | 415-6400

Saturday, Jul 01 2023

062523 Butler HS Principal E-Newsletter

JUNE 25, 2023 CURRENT NEWS Summer E-Newsletters During the months of June and July, this e-newsletter will be sent every other week instead of weekly. There will not be an e-newsletter sent on July 2 and July 16. New Butler Administration Effective August 1, the new Butler High School administration will be Principal - Mr. Matthew Williamson, Assistant Principals - Mr. Kevin Longley and Mrs. Christen Cyphers, and Athletic Director - Mr. Jordan Shumaker. Please join in extending congratulations to Mr. Williamson and welcome to Mrs. Cyphers! Important Dates for Incoming Freshmen and Parents/Guardians of Class of 2027   Please mark your calendars for the following important dates to start the 2023-2024 school year: Butler High School Open House: Tuesday, August 15 , 5:30-7:00 p.m. First day of school at Butler: Thursday, August 17 More details and additional dates about opening-of-the-school-year items to follow.   First day of school for students taking classes at MVCTC: Juniors – Tuesday, August 15 Seniors – Wednesday, August 16 Summer Office Hours Our main office and guidance office has summer hours and are open for outside business as follows: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:00 p.m. On Fridays, the offices are available 9:00-11:30 a.m. Offices will be closed on July 4 . Vandalia-Butler Food4Kids Program Food 4 Kids is a wonderful program intended to help support the nutritional needs of young, developing children by providing food bags for students to take home over the weekend during the school year. Over summer break, food bags will need to be picked up at the Care4kids Office. This program is open to children residing in the Vandalia-Butler School District only and registration is required. For more information and to register visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Care4kidsVandalia . Location : 82 Elva Ct. (Care4kids is located on the lower level back side of the First Light Church Vandalia Ministry Center at the corner of Elva & Dixie directly across the street from Butler High School.) Pick-Up Hours : Mondays, 1-3 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. from June 5-August 8. If you have any questions, please contact 937-898-3801 or e-mail aday@firstlight.church Ohio Food Service Program Through the Ohio Summer Food Service Program, all children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals, ages 19 through 21, who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals. For more information call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (486479). CLICK HERE for locations and more details. 2023 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday To help families with back-to-school purchases, the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is scheduled to occur Friday, August 4 through  Sunday, August 6 . CLICK HERE for further details. Parents/Guardians of Class of 2024: Parents/Guardians The Ohio Department of Health requires parents/guardians of students entering the 12th grade to have their children vaccinated with the meningococcal vaccine to protect against meningococcal meningitis. A letter/form was mailed during the spring to all parents/guardians of next year's 12th graders. Proof of this vaccine is required in our Butler HS Clinic for seniors attending classes at both MVCTC and Butler no later than September 1, 2023. ( MVCTC does not collect proof of vaccinations; proof of the vaccine must come to Butler HS.) For any questions, please contact School Nurse Jessica Singer at 937-415-6308, fax (937) 415-6457, or by email: jessica.singer@vbcsd.com Blake LaForce Memorial  41 Hope 5k Run/Walk Please spread the word and encourage all your friends and neighbors to join you in participating in the annual Blake LaForce Memorial 41 Hope 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, August 21 , 9 a.m. The Run/Walk starts and ends at Butler Memorial Stadium. The 41 Hope 5k raises money for the Blake LaForce #41 Memorial Fund, an endowment fund of the Vandalia-Butler and Dayton Foundations. The #41 Fund provides two annual college scholarships, one for a boy and one for a girl student athlete, as well for enhancing the athletic experience for Butler High School students. A portion of the proceeds also benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Tri-State Chapter. School Calendars CLICK HERE to view an overview of the 2023-2024 school year calendar as well as draft calendars for the following two school years. Class of 2024: Time to Schedule Senior Pictures Easterling Studies is the contracted studio for the Butler yearbook. All seniors must have their yearbook and composite photo taken with Easterling Studios to appear in the yearbook and class composite. There will be a one-time opportunity to have your yearbook and composite photo taken at the school on September 1 at NO CHARGE. Only one photo will be taken at the school. If you would like to purchase a copy of the class composite, the cost will be $20 - OR - book a studio session with more variety indoors and outdoors. The class composite is included with a studio session. CLICK HERE for the monthly Studio Session Specials. Greeting Card Found There was a greeting card found on the floor after graduation addressed to Bubby. If you happen to know the owner of the card or if you are the individual who presented the card to one of our graduates, please contact our main office. Alumni Courtyard Bricks Purchasing a brick in our Butler Alumni Courtyard is a fantastic way to honor a graduate, current, or future Aviator! Our Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association sells bricks which are $60 each and include 3 lines of text. CLICK HERE for more information and the order form. GUIDANCE NEWS ACT and SAT The final 2022-2023 opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, July 15 (registration deadlines have passed ). The first 2023-2024 opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, September 9 (registration deadline is Friday, August 4 ). CLICK HERE to register. The first 2023-2024 opportunity to take the SAT will be Saturday, August 26 (registration deadline is Friday, July 28 ). CLICK HERE to register. Critical to Practice Preparing for the ACT and SAT In addition to using the practice test materials in Naviance to help you prepare, here are some additional resources:. CLICK HERE for a publication from ACT. It contains full-length practice tests, including a writing test; strategies to prepare for the ACT; and what to expect on test day. ACT Test Prep provides a range of test prep content and delivery options including an online class, self-paced course, tutoring, and prep guides. CLICK HERE for details. Kaplan offers free online SAT and ACT prep events. CLICK HERE to access. Kaplan is also offering 1 free month of SAT® Prep On Demand which helps students master the exam in as little as 30 minutes a day. CLICK HERE to access it. Furthermore, Kaplan provides access to their YouTube prep video collection ( CLICK HERE ) to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and AP. CLICK HERE for sample questions from the CollegeBoard to help prepare for the SAT. Summer Jump Start 2023 The Montgomery County Educational Service Center in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library is available to help students to Jump Start their college search with individual appointments and to answer questions on all things #College and #Career. Jump Start is available to all high school students, and it is FREE. Topics include: scholarships, financial aid, applying to college, career coaching, developing your essay, campus visit questions, and creation of a to-do list. CLICK HERE to sign up for a required appointment. Appointment times are available in June and July. Sinclair College Events Sinclair Transition Office will be holding some drop-in registration days this summer in case any seniors need to still wrap up things. The remaining dates are July 11 and August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON at the Dayton Campus. Stop by in person (no appointment needed) or join via Zoom ( CLICK HERE ). Sinclair Important Dates Fall Semester:  Registration is NOW OPEN! On-time registration ends August 14 Classes start August 21 Premier Health Summer Career Exploration Opportunities Premier Health has several summer career exploration opportunities for students! Externship and Camps : Please also keep an eye out on Premier Health's website, social media, and future communication for information on these other great opportunities: July 17-21 : Orthopedic Externship at Miami Valley Hospital South; July 18-20 : Premier Health and Wright State University High School Nursing Camp Job Shadowing : Students can participate in job shadowing. CLICK HERE  to access their job shadowing brochure and non-employee job shadow application. Stanford Qualia Global Scholars Program Organized by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. The program features personalized mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation. CLICK HERE for further details, information, cost, and application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Need-based financial aid is available for the program. ATHLETICS Final Forms Butler Athletics is transitioning to Final Forms for all student-athletes. Registration through Final Forms is now required for all student-athletes. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Junior High Lady Aviator Volleyball Summer Camp Butler Athletics has a Junior High Lady Aviator Volleyball Camp remaining that will occur July 25-28 for incoming 7th and 8th graders only. For more information and the registration form, please CLICK HERE . UPCOMING EVENTS Thurs, 6/29  – Board of Education special meeting, 1 p.m., Board Office Sat, 7/15  – ACT Wed, 7/26  – Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Fri, 8/4-Sun, 8/6  – Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Mon, 8/7  – Board of Education work session, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Tues, 8/8  – Meeting for Parents/Guardians of incoming Freshmen, 6-7 p.m., Performing Arts Theater Thurs, 8/10  – Freshman Orientation, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues, 8/15  – First day of school for juniors at MVCTC Tues, 8/15  – Butler High School Open House, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tues, 8/15  – Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Wed, 8/16  – First day of school for seniors at MVCTC Thurs, 8/17  – First day of school at Butler NON-DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES Individual National Community Service Awards Individual National Community Service Awards, sponsored be the United Nations Association - USA, are for college and high school aged individuals. All community service activities between June 1, 2023 and April 15, 2024 count: volunteering, tutoring, fundraising, collection drives, donating blood are just some of the various ways students can add up hours of service. CLICK HERE to see the different award levels and criteria.   Seasonal Jobs for the Dayton Dragons Any students who are looking for a job that will challenge and inspire them, a job that will offer tremendous professional and personal growth, and a job that will provide unique experiences, then Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball is the right place! The ideal candidate (16 years +) must enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and be willing to work extra, non- traditional hours when needed. The ideal candidate must also have strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task, possess a positive work ethic, and strive to be great in everything they do. Here is a list of various seasonal positions that are currently available and some of the perks/benefits: Positions: Ushers, ticket takers, grounds crew, team store, customer service, box office, concessions, and more, Benefits: Complimentary ticket opportunities, discounts in team store, free gifts, food/beverage discounts. Specific job descriptions: CLICK HERE for more info . Students who are interested should email us ASAP at: dragons@daytondragons.com SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS NEW - Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023 - which included Butler High School 2023 graduate Hashem Albezreh , the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2024 application will be available August 1-October 2, 2023 , for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year. CLICK HERE for further information. $1,000 Scholarship for Those Affected by Auto Accidents The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline to apply is December 15 . Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship Each year, Life Reimagined Ventures awards a $500 in scholarship to high-achieving, high school women who aspire to use a career in technology to change the world. CLICK HERE to learn more. Deadline to apply is November 30 . Sinclair College Scholarships CLICK HERE to find information and applications for scholarships to Sinclair College. Class of 2024 Bold Scholarships CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships available from bold.org for the class of 2024. Also scroll down to the bottom of the webpage for numerous additional scholarships, including Scholarships for Women, High School Scholarships, Scholarships for Hispanic Students, Scholarships for Nursing Students, and many more! Scholarships for Black Students CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships for Black students. Equal Opportunity Scholarship As a small way to help create a more equal playing field, the Equal Opportunity Scholarship exists to support two motivated students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them. All high school students are eligible to apply for these scholarships, awarded twice per year. They recently launched a new cycle of the Equal Opportunity Scholarship to support an ambitious person who wants to grow. Deadline is August 31 . CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Class of 2023: Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Ohio Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at The Ohio State University presents the Balanced Man Scholarship, a scholarship offered to male freshmen at Ohio State who strive to embody a balanced lifestyle in college. It is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of outstanding young men despite the challenges life introduces. In addition, applicants should think about what the values of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love mean to them and how they can be applied to their own lives. Scholarships are given out to multiple top placers totaling $4,000. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline is September 14 . University of Toledo Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship Ohio Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Toledo has announced their Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship which is offered every year to any male incoming freshman holding above a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA at the University of Toledo. CLICK HERE for a Google form to apply. Scholarships Posted on Guidance Webpage CLICK HERE for the link to various local and other scholarships posted on our Guidance webpage. APPLY for all that you can! Scholarships A to Z CLICK HERE for directory of many Scholarships A to Z gathered by the BigFuture Scholarship tool of the CollegeBoard. Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship CLICK HERE for information about Whittel & Melton Law Firm's Magna Carta College Scholarship. Deadline to apply is December 15 . Scholarship Guidance Scholarship Guidance website is available to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Their scholarship database is used by high schools and post-secondary schools across the nation. CLICK HERE for access to many scholarship opportunities. Weekly scholarship newsletter is available by CLICKING HERE . FORMER NEWS THAT REMAINS IMPORTANT Fantastic Achievements by our Class of 2023! Our graduating class of 2023 earned an extremely impressive amount of scholarship and grant offers to continue their education - $8,406.809!! What an amazing testament to the academic excellence of this graduating class! CLICK HERE to view the scholarship/award recipients who are listed in the Commencement 2023 program. Also, congratulations to the following seniors on achieving these special recognitions: Valedictorian – Emily Carroll Salutatorian – Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior – Noah Moreland National Merit Commended Students – Hashem Albezreh and Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior in Art – Megan Bonifas Butler High School Distinguished Senior in English – Sydney Cooper Best of Class WHIO-TV Channel 7 is airing Best of Class commercials. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll and Salutatorian Allison Shelly are some of the students throughout the Dayton area who are highlighted for their achievement. If you miss the commercial, CLICK HERE for a link to it. Dayton Daily News Top Students in Class of 2023 CLICK HERE to view the Dayton Daily News article featuring profiles of Montgomery County’s top students in the class of 2023. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll is profile #139 and our Salutatorian Allison Shelly is profile #14. Abbey Credit Union Student Accounts Abbey Credit Union is providing the opportunity for students to establish a student account. CLICK HERE for a flyer of information if you are interested. Safe School Helpline Vandalia-Butler City Schools works with Public School Works to provide two methods for students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. CLICK HER E for links which can be used to make reports online or by phone. One of the ways is to call the Safe School Helpline. The Stay Safe Speak Up! Hotline is available 24/7 toll-free at 1-866-listen2me: you can leave your report on an answering machine, or you can personally speak to a Hotline attendant who can provide free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention . The Hotline is provided for students and parents to report issues related to bullying, harassment, intimidation or threats, alcohol or drug abuse, physical or mental abuse, bomb threats, discrimination, hacking or cyber vandalism, health concerns including self-abuse, HIV and AIDS, suicidal behavior, suspicious behavior, theft, tobacco possession, use or distribution, vandalism, violence or fighting, weapons or other dangerous items, or other issues of concern. After you submit your report, your issue will be investigated by our district if necessary. You can remain anonymous. STAY INFORMED TWITTER @ButlerHSLuebbe for the latest Butler High School news, @VBaviators for Athletic news, @Vandaliabutler  for District news, and the numerous Butler staff and organization Twitter accounts! INSTAGRAM ButlerHSLuebbe, vandaliabutler , and the numerous Butler staff and organization Instagram accounts! WEBSITES Butler HS - https://butler.vbcsd.com/ ; VBCSD - www.vbcsd.com DISTRICT FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/vandaliabutlercsd

Sunday, Jun 25 2023

061123 Butler HS Principal E-Newsletter

JUNE 11, 2023 CURRENT NEWS Class of 2023 Parents, today’s e-newsletter is the final one scheduled to be emailed to you unless your family has a younger student at Butler for the 2023-2024 school year. On behalf of our staff, please accept a huge thank-you for the time we have spent together over the past four years preparing your daughters and sons for their post-secondary future.   We wish our Class of 2023 Graduates a future filled with tremendous success. You are wonderful and destined to achieve fantastic things! We encourage you and your parents to remain active members of our Butler community, following with pride the future accomplishments of our Aviators, staff, and school. Please continue attending our concerts, plays, games, and other school events, supporting and cheering for our Butler teams and organizations. Everyone would love to see you as much as you can. Also, become active members of the Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association – register for the Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association on www.vbalum.com and join  Vandalia-Butler Alumni Nation on Facebook . As you go forth, best wishes always remembering – We are Aviators! New Butler Administration Effective August 1, the new Butler High School administration will be Principal - Mr. Matthew Williamson, Assistant Principals - Mr. Kevin Longley and Mrs. Christen Cyphers, and Athletic Director - Mr. Jordan Shumaker. Please join in extending congratulations to Mr. Williamson and welcome to Mrs. Cyphers! Welcome, Students and Parents/Guardians of Class of 2027! Welcome to Butler High School! Our Butler Staff is thrilled to partner together over the next four years in providing the crucial, nurturing high school environment for your daughter/son’s educational and personal growth. Many exciting opportunities lie ahead - please encourage your student to plan to take advantage of them!   Kindly mark your calendars for the following two important dates: Meeting for Parents/Guardians of incoming Freshmen: Tuesday, August 8 , 6-7 p.m. in our Performing Arts Theater Freshman Orientation: Thursday, August 10 , 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  More details to follow. Summer E-Newsletters During the months of June and July, this e-newsletter will be sent every other week instead of weekly. There will not be an e-newsletter sent on June 18, July 2, and July 16. Summer Office Hours Our main office and guidance office has summer hours and are open for outside business as follows: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:00 p.m. On Fridays, the offices are available 9:00-11:30 a.m. Offices will be closed on June 19 and July 4 . Happy Father's Day Although it's not until next Sunday, we take this opportunity now to wish Happy Father’s Day to all our Vandalia-Butler dads and those serving as male guardians, caregivers, and mentors. Hope you will enjoy a most special day! Thank you for everything you do for our Aviators. Juneteenth In commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved African Americans learned of their emancipation, our school offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 . Fantastic Achievements for our Class of 2023! Our graduating class of 2023 earned an extremely impressive amount of scholarship and grant offers to continue their education - $8,406.809!! What an amazing testament to the academic excellence of this graduating class! CLICK HERE to view the scholarship/award recipients who are listed in the Commencement 2023 program. Also, congratulations to the following seniors on achieving these special recognitions: Valedictorian – Emily Carroll Salutatorian – Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior – Noah Moreland National Merit Commended Students – Hashem Albezreh and Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior in Art – Megan Bonifas Butler High School Distinguished Senior in English – Sydney Cooper Best of Class WHIO-TV Channel 7 is airing Best of Class commercials. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll and Salutatorian Allison Shelly are some of the students throughout the Dayton area who are highlighted for their achievement. If you miss the commercial, CLICK HERE for a link to it. Dayton Daily News Top Students in Class of 2023 CLICK HERE to view the Dayton Daily News article featuring profiles of Montgomery County’s top students in the class of 2023. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll is profile #139 and our Salutatorian Allison Shelly is profile #140. Congratulations, Butler Drama! Miami Valley gathered to celebrate high school theatre for the annual Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards Showcase on June 6. Congratulations to the following Butler students and groups who were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2022-2023 school year: OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:  Abby Hilterbran for her role of Amy March in LITTLE WOMEN   MERIT FOR SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:  Sonia Washburn for her role of Meg March in LITTLE WOMEN   MERIT FOR PRODUCTION OF A PLAY:  Butler High School THE CURIOUS SAVAGE   MERIT FOR ENSEMBLE IN A PLAY:  Butler High School THE CURIOUS SAVAGE   MERIT FOR LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY:  Kaylee Bays for her role of Fairy May in THE CURIOUS SAVAGE   MERIT FOR SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY:  Sonia Washburn for her role of Lily Belle in THE CURIOUS SAVAGE   MERIT FOR SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY:  Chris Welch for his role of Jeffrey in THE CURIOUS SAVAGE   Parents/Guardians of Current Juniors The Ohio Department of Health requires parents/guardians of students entering the 12th grade to have their children vaccinated with the meningococcal vaccine to protect against meningococcal meningitis. A letter/form was mailed recently to all parents/guardians of future 12th graders. Proof of this vaccine is required in our Butler HS Clinic for seniors attending classes at both MVCTC and Butler no later than September 1, 2023. ( MVCTC does not collect proof of vaccinations; proof of the vaccine must come to Butler HS.) For any questions, please contact School Nurse Jessica Singer at 937-415-6308, fax (937) 415-6457, or by email: jessica.singer@vbcsd.com Congratulations! Congratulations to the following Aviators for their wonderful achievements at MVCTC: Faith Hatton (Medical Lab Assisting) who earned Clinical Phlebotomy Certification from Sinclair College through MVCTC! Business Professionals of America (BPA) students competed in the National Competitions in Anaheim, CA. Oswaldo Becerril (Business Ownership) Advanced Spreadsheet Applications - 3rd place in Ohio and 19th in the United States; Zane Wiley (Business Ownership) - Integrated Office Applications - 2nd place; Trey McDonald (Computer Networking & Cybersecurity) - Network Administration Using Cisco - 1st place in Ohio and 3rd in the United States; Eric Davis (Computer Networking & Cybersecurity) - 2nd place in Ohio and 5th in the United States! Grant McConnaughey (Construction Carpentry) who was a member of the TeamWorks Team - 3rd in Ohio at the Ohio SkillsUSA Competition! Abigail Hilterbran a member of the MVCTC Graphic Commercial Art program was a Region 12 Finalist for her entry of “The Bee'z Kneez” in the state-level judging for the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition! Ally Sowers (Veterinary Science) who earned the State FFA Degree which is the highest degree the State FFA Association can bestow on a member! Ally also was a member of a team who competed in the Ohio Veterinary Science CDE. As a team they finished first in the State Veterinary Science CDE and qualified to travel to the National FFA Convention in the fall and compete in the National Veterinary Science Contest. Alexandria also was one of the top four highest placing students on the team, placing 12th overall! Dylan Gooch, a student in the Natural Resource Management program, competed as a member of a team - they finished second place in the state Environmental Natural Resources State FFA CDE! School Calendars CLICK HERE to view a one-page overview of the 2023-2024 school year calendar as well as draft calendars for the following two school years. 2023 Yearbooks 2023 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $70. CLICK HERE to place your order. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kristin Ruxer at kristin.ruxer@vbcsd.com Class of 2024: Time to Schedule Senior Pictures Easterling Studies is the contracted studio for the Butler yearbook. All seniors must have their yearbook and composite photo taken with Easterling Studios to appear in the yearbook and class composite. There will be a one-time opportunity to have your yearbook and composite photo taken at the school on September 1 at NO CHARGE. Only one photo will be taken at the school. If you would like to purchase a copy of the class composite, the cost will be $20 - OR - book a studio session with more variety indoors and outdoors. The class composite is included with a studio session. CLICK HERE for the monthly Studio Session Specials. Blake LaForce Memorial Golf Scramble All are invited to participate in the Blake LaForce Memorial Golf Scramble scheduled for Saturday, June 17 . The Blake LaForce #41 Memorial Fund sponsors two annual college scholarships – one for a boy and one for a girl student-athlete – and enhances the experience for student-athletes at Butler! CLICK HERE for further information and to register. Graduation Photos Easterling Studios photographed each graduate as their diploma folder was presented. The link was already sent to graduates and their parents. Graduation Items Any Class of 2023 students who did not attend Graduation, you may stop by the main office during regular business hours to pick up your diploma and other items. Additional Senior Items There was a greeting card found on the floor after graduation addressed to Bubby. If it's your card or if you are the individual who presented the card to one of our graduates, please contact our main office.   There are 9 panoramic pictures in the main office. If you ordered one and have not picked it up, please stop by to get it. Alumni Courtyard Bricks Purchasing a brick in our Butler Alumni Courtyard is a fantastic way to honor a graduating Aviator! Our Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association sells bricks which are $60 each and include 3 lines of text. CLICK HERE for more information and the order form. GUIDANCE NEWS Credit Deficient For any student is credit deficient, you need to contact your school counselor to arrange for credit recovery. ACT and SAT The final 2022-2023 opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, July 15 (registration deadline is Friday, June 16 ). CLICK HERE to register. The first 2023-2024 opportunity to take the SAT will be Saturday, August 26 (registration deadline is Friday, July 28 ). CLICK HERE to register. Critical to Practice Preparing for the ACT and SAT In addition to using the practice test materials in Naviance to help you prepare, here are some additional resources:. CLICK HERE for a publication from ACT. It contains full-length practice tests, including a writing test; strategies to prepare for the ACT; and what to expect on test day. ACT Test Prep provides a range of test prep content and delivery options including an online class, self-paced course, tutoring, and prep guides. CLICK HERE for details. Kaplan offers free online SAT and ACT prep events. CLICK HERE to access. Kaplan is also offering 1 free month of SAT® Prep On Demand which helps students master the exam in as little as 30 minutes a day. CLICK HERE to access it. Furthermore, Kaplan provides access to their YouTube prep video collection ( CLICK HERE ) to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and AP. CLICK HERE for sample questions from the CollegeBoard to help prepare for the SAT. Final Transcript Request Graduating students must complete the Final Transcript Request on Naviance. Counselors need to know where to send your transcripts in early June. They must be sent before you begin to register for classes. Also, complete the PINK SHEET - Official Release of Records Form available in Guidance, if you have not already done it. CCP Transcript Request Don't forget to send your CCP transcript to your next school if you want college credit. Butler High School will send your Butler High School transcript, but your CCP transcript is your responsibility . CLICK HERE to order a transcript from Sinclair. CLICK HERE to order a transcript from Wright State. Summer Jump Start 2023 The Montgomery County Educational Service Center in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library is available to help students to Jump Start their college search with individual appointments and to answer questions on all things #College and #Career. Jump Start is available to all high school students, and it is FREE. Topics include: scholarships, financial aid, applying to college, career coaching, developing your essay, campus visit questions, and creation of a to-do list. CLICK HERE to sign up for a required appointment. Appointment times are available in June and July. Sinclair College Events Sinclair Transition Office will be holding some drop-in registration days this summer in case any seniors need to still wrap up things. The remaining dates are July 11 and August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON at the Dayton Campus. Stop by in person (no appointment needed) or join via Zoom ( CLICK HERE ). Sinclair Important Dates Fall Semester:  Registration is NOW OPEN! On-time registration ends August 14 Classes start August 21 Premier Health Summer Career Exploration Opportunities Premier Health has several summer career exploration opportunities for students! Externship and Camps : Please also keep an eye out on Premier Health's website, social media, and future communication for information on these other great opportunities: July 17-21 : Orthopedic Externship at Miami Valley Hospital South; July 18-20 : Premier Health and Wright State University High School Nursing Camp Job Shadowing : Students can participate in job shadowing this summer. CLICK HERE  to access their job shadowing brochure and non-employee job shadow application. Stanford Qualia Global Scholars Program Organized by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. The program features personalized mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation. CLICK HERE for further details, information, cost, and application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Need-based financial aid is available for the program. ATHLETICS Final Forms Butler Athletics is transitioning to Final Forms for all student-athletes. Registration through Final Forms is now required for all student-athletes. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Congratulations! Congratulations to the following Aviator student-athletes for their spring sport recognitions: BASEBALL Most RBI:  23 – Hunter Richardson Most Stolen Bases:  23 – Max Rubins  Most Runs Scored:  32 – Hunter Richardson Defensive Awards:  Josh Morris, Jayden Watkins Lowest ERA:  1.09 – Hunter Richardson Highest On Base %:  .532 – Austin Flohre Coach’s Award:  Adam Townsend, Max Frye MVP:  Hunter Richardson Highest % Quality at Bats – Hunter Richardson Highest Batting Average: .378 – Max Rubins MVL First Team:  Hunter Richardson, Max Rubins Second Team:  Evan Ables, Jayden Watkins Honorable Mention:  Austin Flohre, Jordan Taylor All Area First Team all area:  Hunter Richardson,  Second Team all area:  Max Rubins, Austin Flohre Special Mention:  Jayden Watkins All State Second Team all-State:  Hunter Richardson   SOFTBALL MVP -- Addison Suess Hardest Worker – Alyssa Anderson Rookie of the Year – Jami Brockert Best Offensive Player - Natalie Harris Best Defensive Player – Kylee Kleiner MVL First Team:  Kylee Kleiner, Natalie Harris Second Team:  Izzy Kellar, Kaylee Worrell Honorable Mention:  Addison Suess   BOYS TENNIS MVP:  Juan de Dios Aguado Aviator Award:  John Graham, Charlie Stiver Most Improved:  Josh Kastl MVL First Team:  Juan de Dios Aguado, Luke Weber, Hashem Albezreh Second Team:  Charlie Stiver   GIRLS TRACK Outstanding Sprinter:  Natalie Schoenherr              Outstanding in Field Events:  Mia Harestad                                             Outstanding Distance Runner:  Eleanor Towe        Rookie of the Year:  Rylin Elder                     Most Improved:  Sidney Vieth                      Aviator Award:  Corrine Callicoat, Mallorie Crawford          Captain’s Award:  Eleanor Towe, Natalie Schoenherr                                       MVL First Team: Eleanor Towe – 1600m run Eleanor Towe – 800m run Rylin Elder – 300m hurdles Calla Nichols, Olivia Grolnic, Maddie Budding, Sidney Vieth – 4x800m relay Second Team:             Gianna Kincaid – 100m Sidney Vieth – 800m Maddie Budding, Mel Decker, Natalie Schoenherr, Gianna Kincaid – 4x200m relay Honorable Mention:   Mia Harestad – shot put Maddie Budding, Sidney Vieth, Natalie Schoenherr, Eleanor Towe – 4x400 relay   BOYS TRACK Rookie of the Year:  Brayden Thaxton, Rylan Dadey             Most Improved:  Tayven Crump, Jacob Sharp Outstanding Sprinter:  Jordan Gross  Outstanding Distance Runner:  Oliver Hendricks Outstanding Field Athlete:  Kwame Wheaton Jr. Aviator Awards:  Gabe Marlow, Rayvon Brown, Jacob Taylor, Josh Austin  Captains:  Oliver Hendricks, Gabe Marlow, Kwame Wheaton Jr., Jordan Gross MVL (All Conference) First Team: Jordan Gross – 100m Jordan Gross – 200m Tayven Crump, Oliver Hendricks – 800m Oliver Hendricks – 1600m run Julius Rusk – High jump Second Team: Joey Love, Kaiden Bates, Kwame Wheaton Jr., Jordan Gross – 4x100m relay Kaiden Bates, Kwame Wheaton Jr., Tayven Crump, Jordan Gross – 4x200m relay Brayden Thaxton, Tayven Crump, Oliver Hendricks, Gabe Marlow – 4x400m relay Rylan Dadey – 3200m run Logan Shupe – Shot put Kwame Wheaton – Long lump Gabe Marlow – 110m hurdles Honorable Mention: Jesse Van Doesburg, Juan de Dios Aguado, Eric Davis, Jacob Taylor – 4x800m relay           Athlete of the Year:   Jordan Gross  State Championship: Jordan Gross – 13th in the 200m dash Aviator Athletics Summer Camps Butler Athletics is excited to offer another full slate of camps this summer! For more information, please CLICK HERE . UPCOMING EVENTS Tues, 6/20  – Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Sat, 7/15  – ACT Tues, 7/18  – Board of Education regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Mon, 8/7  – Board of Education work session, 5:30 p.m., Board Office Tues, 8/8  – Meeting for Parents/Guardians of incoming Freshmen, 6-7 p.m., Performing Arts Theater Tues, 8/15  – First day of school for juniors at MVCTC Wed, 8/16  – First day of school for seniors at MVCTC Thurs, 8/17  – First day of school at Butler NON-DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES Aullwood Audubon Aullwood Audubon has some summer employment opportunities for camp counselors. CLICK HERE for further information. Training is June 19-23 . Individual National Community Service Awards Individual National Community Service Awards, sponsored be the United Nations Association - USA, are for college and high school aged individuals. All community service activities between June 1, 2022 and April 15, 2023 count: volunteering, tutoring, fundraising, collection drives, donating blood are just some of the various ways students can add up hours of service. CLICK HERE to see the different award levels and criteria.   ACT Boot Camps Sylvan Learning has announced that they are conducting ACT Boot Camps at the 237 S. Dixie Drive, Suite 15, Vandalia, OH location. The boot camp is a 4-hour overview that includes practice problems, tips, and strategies to tackle the ACT. It is not an all-inclusive course designed to improve skill gaps and is not guaranteed to improve ACT scores. Each boot camp includes: teacher-instructed classes, 100-page student workbook, a full-length practice ACT (taken outside of class time), and 30-day access to personalized online tutorial videos through Sylvanprep.com. Total cost: $175. Class size: 4-10 students. Remaining boot camp date:   Tuesday, June 13 , 9:00-1:00. Call 937-898-6686 to register. Seasonal Jobs for the Dayton Dragons Any students who are looking for a job that will challenge and inspire them, a job that will offer tremendous professional and personal growth, and a job that will provide unique experiences, then Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball is the right place! The ideal candidate (16 years +) must enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and be willing to work extra, non- traditional hours when needed. The ideal candidate must also have strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task, possess a positive work ethic, and strive to be great in everything they do. Here is a list of various seasonal positions that are currently available and some of the perks/benefits: Positions: Ushers, ticket takers, grounds crew, team store, customer service, box office, concessions, and more, Benefits: Complimentary ticket opportunities, discounts in team store, free gifts, food/beverage discounts. Specific job descriptions: CLICK HERE for more info . Students who are interested should email us ASAP at: dragons@daytondragons.com SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS NEW - $1,000 Scholarship for Those Affected by Auto Accidents The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline to apply is December 15 . NEW - Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship Each year, Life Reimagined Ventures awards a $500 in scholarship to high-achieving, high school women who aspire to use a career in technology to change the world. CLICK HERE to learn more. Deadline to apply is November 30 . Sinclair College Scholarships CLICK HERE to find information and applications for scholarships to Sinclair College. Class of 2024 Bold Scholarships CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships available from bold.org for the class of 2024. Also scroll down to the bottom of the webpage for numerous additional scholarships, including Scholarships for Women, High School Scholarships, Scholarships for Hispanic Students, Scholarships for Nursing Students, and many more! Equal Opportunity Scholarship As a small way to help create a more equal playing field, the Equal Opportunity Scholarship exists to support two motivated students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them. All high school students are eligible to apply for these scholarships, awarded twice per year. They recently launched a new cycle of the Equal Opportunity Scholarship to support an ambitious person who wants to grow. Deadline is August 31 . CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Class of 2023: Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Ohio Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at The Ohio State University presents the Balanced Man Scholarship, a scholarship offered to male freshmen at Ohio State who strive to embody a balanced lifestyle in college. It is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of outstanding young men despite the challenges life introduces. In addition, applicants should think about what the values of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love mean to them and how they can be applied to their own lives. Scholarships are given out to multiple top placers totaling $4,000. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline is September 14 . BigSun Scholarship 2023 The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. CLICK HERE for further information. Deadline is June 19 . University of Toledo Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship Ohio Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Toledo has announced their Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship which is offered every year to any male incoming freshman holding above a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA at the University of Toledo. CLICK HERE for a Google form to apply. Scholarships Posted on Guidance Webpage CLICK HERE for the link to various local and other scholarships posted on our Guidance webpage. APPLY for all that you can! Scholarships A to Z CLICK HERE for directory of many Scholarships A to Z gathered by the BigFuture Scholarship tool of the CollegeBoard. Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship CLICK HERE for information about Whittel & Melton Law Firm's Magna Carta College Scholarship. Scholarships for Black Students CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships for Black students. Scholarship Guidance Scholarship Guidance website is available to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Their scholarship database is used by high schools and post-secondary schools across the nation. CLICK HERE for access to many scholarship opportunities. Weekly scholarship newsletter is available by CLICKING HERE . FORMER NEWS THAT REMAINS IMPORTANT Abbey Credit Union Student Accounts Abbey Credit Union is providing the opportunity for students to establish a student account. CLICK HERE for a flyer of information if you are interested. Safe School Helpline Vandalia-Butler City Schools works with Public School Works to provide two methods for students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. CLICK HER E for links which can be used to make reports online or by phone. One of the ways is to call the Safe School Helpline. The Stay Safe Speak Up! Hotline is available 24/7 toll-free at 1-866-listen2me: you can leave your report on an answering machine, or you can personally speak to a Hotline attendant who can provide free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention . The Hotline is provided for students and parents to report issues related to bullying, harassment, intimidation or threats, alcohol or drug abuse, physical or mental abuse, bomb threats, discrimination, hacking or cyber vandalism, health concerns including self-abuse, HIV and AIDS, suicidal behavior, suspicious behavior, theft, tobacco possession, use or distribution, vandalism, violence or fighting, weapons or other dangerous items, or other issues of concern. After you submit your report, your issue will be investigated by our district if necessary. You can remain anonymous. STAY INFORMED TWITTER @ButlerHSLuebbe for the latest Butler High School news, @VBaviators for Athletic news, @Vandaliabutler  for District news, and the numerous Butler staff and organization Twitter accounts! INSTAGRAM ButlerHSLuebbe, vandaliabutler , and the numerous Butler staff and organization Instagram accounts! WEBSITES Butler HS - https://butler.vbcsd.com/ ; VBCSD - www.vbcsd.com DISTRICT FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/vandaliabutlercsd

Sunday, Jun 11 2023

District Newsletter | June

Monthly Newsletter | June 2023 A Message from Superintendent Rob O'Leary Welcome to summer vacation! Coming off of the recent Memorial Day Holiday, I write this letter on June 6,  a day of remembrance for what is known as D-Day and the Allied Invasion of Normandy.  The invasion of Normandy did not end the war, but certainly led to the victory of the allied forces. Many historians often refer to D-Day as the beginning of the end of World War II. When I think of D-Day, the word that comes to me is courage. I think of the courage of the soldiers battling for freedom’s sake and I’m so thankful for that. Thank you to all of the service men and women who have courageously served our country and all of the best to our recent graduates who have enlisted and will serve our country! When I think of courage, I also think of this community, and this district for the efforts the last several years. As was noted in the incredible graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 on May 22, our senior class battled through 4 years of adversity in high school – the first year was the beginning of the pandemic and the shutdown. Sophomore and Junior years were the two years of going to school in person through the entire pandemic. And senior year was the huge step back to normalcy.  Our seniors, our staff, our community, and our district have shown so much courage. As I attend local, county, and state meetings, it is what we are known for and is certainly a product of this hard-working community. I am so honored to serve this courageous community. A lot of hard work was put into making the 2022-2023 school year a great success! I want to give many thanks to our parents, students, and staff for making this a great school year. We achieved many great things this year in the classroom, on the performance stage, and on the field. Students earned national academic awards, our marching band competed in the MSBA Class AAAA Championships for the first time ever, athletes and teams broke school records, earned League, Sectional, District, Regional, and even State honors. A lot of work from volunteers, parents, students, and staff went into this. Thank you!!! I wish you all a blessed, relaxed, and enjoyable summer! It is a well-deserved break.  As we look ahead to the 2023-2024 school year, please see the link in this newsletter with important dates for the school year for your planning purposes.  The following is a quick update from the Board of Education. As you know, with the failure of the May earned income tax request, the district must implement a cost savings plan that includes the following for the 2023-2024 school year:  7 teaching positions absorbed and not replaced from retirements and resignations. 10 teaching assistant positions absorbed and not replaced from retirements and resignations. Administrative reduction from retirement. Technology department brought in house a year earlier than anticipated (was previously a contracted service). $100,000 reduction in supplemental contracts. The Board is currently reviewing options to be back on the ballot in November of 2023 for some form of new revenue.  Scenarios that were reviewed at the Board Workshop on June 5 and can be found in the attached documents.  Additionally, it was shared that the Senate and House are currently deliberating the next two-year budget for Ohio School Districts. Based on FY2022 comparison of revenues by source for Miami County and Montgomery County School Districts, our District receives the lowest per pupil state funding out of 25 districts in the two counties.  In July, the Board plans to make a decision on the amount and type of levy request for November. If new money is not passed in November of 2023, more cost saving cuts   that will need to be made for the 2024-2025 school year, the biggest being reconfiguring Demmitt and Helke Elementary, reducing transportation from the current 1 mile radius to a 2 mile radius, as well as reducing elective classes at Morton and Butler, reducing specials at the elementary buildings, and reducing counseling services.  I will continue to update parents through Parent Square on this topic in the months ahead and as the Board makes decisions for the November ballot.  Thank you all, once again, for a successful school year and enjoy the less scheduled/structured summer!  God bless you all! We are Aviators! IN OUR DISTRICT On May 19, we held the 44th annual Butler Memorial Program.  The program was a vision of former principal Mr. Wherry and history teachers Mr. Maenza and Mr. Hathaway saw it through.  The program honors the memory of fifteen men and one woman from our community who lost their lives while serving our country.  Forty-four years later, Mr. Dadey continues the tradition.  A special thank you goes to all who participated and attended GRADUATION 2023 CLASS OF 2023 Congratulations to the class of 2023!  Collectively, the Class of 2023 earned more than $8.4 million in scholarships and grants to continue their education. Congratulations to the following graduates on these special recognitions: Valedictorian: Emily Carroll Salutatorian: Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior: Noah Moreland National Merit Commended Students: Hashem Albezreh and Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior in Art: Megan Bonifas Distinguished Senior in English: Sydney Cooper    2023-2024 INFORMATION Enrollment for Vandalia-Butler students entering Kindergarten and students new to Vandalia-Butler City Schools is open.  The enrollment process is online followed by a scheduled appointment with our enrollment department.  For more information, please  click here .  First Day of School for 1st - 12th grade: AUGUST 17, 2023 Homecoming Dates: Homecoming Parade: Thursday, September 28 Homecoming Game: Friday, September 29 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 30 To view the complete 2023-2024 school year at a glance, click here .   2023 RETIREES Congratulations to our Vandalia-Butler retirees.  The service, professionalism, and wisdom these four individuals have provided our district is invaluable.  We wish you a happy and healthy retirement! Jennifer Cornell - 25 Years of service; Butler High School Angela Eagle - 31 Years of service; Demmitt Elementary Deborah Herbst - 22 Years of service; Demmitt Elementary Tom Luebbe - 7 Years of service; Butler High School PARENT SQUARE UPDATE ParentSquare will be archiving posts from the 2022-2023 school year on June 9 in preparation for the new school year.  Group posts for cheer/athletics and summer reading groups will not be affected.   We appreciate your patience throughout our first school year of launching ParentSquare.  If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Mary Stephens , Communications & PR Coordinator. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 6.20.23 |  Board of Education Regular Meeting  | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm 7.18.23  |  Board of Education Regular Meeting   | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm 8.7.23 |  Board of Education Workshop | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm 8.14.22 | Opening Day for Staff 8.15.23  |  Board of Education Regular Meeting | Board of Education Office; 5:30pm 8.17.22 | First Day of School for Grades 1-12 Vandalia-Butler City Schools 500 South Dixie Drive | Vandalia, OH 45377 | 415-6400

Friday, Jun 09 2023

Community and Event Flyers 6.5.23

Monday, Jun 05 2023

060423 Butler HS Principal E-Newsletter

JUNE 4, 2023 CURRENT NEWS Welcome, Students and Parents/Guardians of Class of 2027! Welcome to Butler High School! Our Butler Staff is thrilled to partner together over the next four years in providing the crucial, nurturing high school environment for your daughter/son’s educational and personal growth. Many exciting opportunities lie ahead - please encourage your student to plan to take advantage of them!   Kindly mark your calendars for the following two important dates: Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Freshmen: Tuesday, August 8 , 6-7 p.m. in our Performing Arts Theater Freshman Orientation: Thursday, August 10 , 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  More details to follow. Summer Office Hours Our main office and guidance office will switch to summer hours and be open for outside business as follows: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:00 p.m. On Fridays, the offices will be available 9:00-11:30 a.m. Offices will be closed on June 19 and July 4 . Class of 2024 Planning Meeting All our seniors of the Class of 2024 are invited to participate in a meeting to plan an awesome 2023-2024 school year. Please try to attend and bring another senior with you. The meeting will be Tuesday, June 6 at 11 a.m. in the cafeteria. Fantastic Achievements for our Class of 2023! Our graduating class of 2023 earned an extremely impressive amount of scholarship and grant offers to continue their education - $8,406.809!! What an amazing testament to the academic excellence of this graduating class! CLICK HERE to view the scholarship/award recipients who are listed in the Commencement 2023 program. Also, congratulations to the following seniors on achieving these special recognitions: Valedictorian – Emily Carroll Salutatorian – Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior – Noah Moreland National Merit Commended Students – Hashem Albezreh and Allison Shelly Outstanding Senior in Art – Megan Bonifas Butler High School Distinguished Senior in English – Sydney Cooper Last Reminder for Turning in Chromebooks Non-seniors: Non-seniors, you were required to turn in your Chromebook after your last final exam.  If you did not, you MUST RETURN it immediately. Please place a post-it note or tape a piece of paper containing your name on your Chromebook. Chromebooks are being collected so our district tech crew can inspect them for any problems. You will receive your Chromebook back in the fall. When turning in your Chromebook, keep the charger power cord, unless you will not be at Butler next year, e.g., sophomores who will be attending classes at MVCTC. Also, all juniors, sophomores, and freshmen need to complete the following Google form for their respective class: CLICK HERE for the class of 2024 Junior Chromebook Google form CLICK HERE for the class of 2025 Sophomore Chromebook Google form CLICK HERE for the class of 2026 Freshman Chromebook Google form Seniors: Seniors, if you have not yet completed the Google form ( CLICK HERE ) indicating your decision about your Chromebook/charger, do it TODAY. If you are keeping the Chromebook, the district tech team will remove it from the district inventory/domain and reset your Chromebook. They will begin the process of resetting Chromebooks and deleting @vbaviators.com accounts after September 1 . Further directions were emailed to you last week. Report Cards Report cards were finalized and mailed on Friday, June 2 . If you do not receive it by the middle of this week, please call our guidance office at 937-415-6309. Dayton Daily News Top Students in Class of 2023 CLICK HERE to view the Dayton Daily News article featuring profiles of Montgomery County’s top students in the class of 2023. Our Class of 2023 Valedictorian Emily Carroll is profile #139 and our Salutatorian Allison Shelly is profile #140. Parents/Guardians of Current Juniors The Ohio Department of Health requires parents/guardians of students entering the 12th grade to have their children vaccinated with the meningococcal vaccine to protect against meningococcal meningitis. A letter/form was mailed recently to all parents/guardians of future 12th graders. Proof of this vaccine is required in our Butler HS Clinic for seniors attending classes at both MVCTC and Butler no later than September 1, 2023. ( MVCTC does not collect proof of vaccinations; proof of the vaccine must come to Butler HS.) For any questions, please contact School Nurse Jessica Singer at 937-415-6308, fax (937) 415-6457, or by email: jessica.singer@vbcsd.com School Calendars CLICK HERE to view a one-page overview of the 2023-2024 school year calendar as well as draft calendars for the following two school years. 2023 Yearbooks 2023 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $70. CLICK HERE to place your order. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kristin Ruxer at kristin.ruxer@vbcsd.com Class of 2024: Time to Schedule Senior Pictures Easterling Studies is the contracted studio for the Butler yearbook. All seniors must have their yearbook and composite photo taken with Easterling Studios to appear in the yearbook and class composite. There will be a one-time opportunity to have your yearbook and composite photo taken at the school on September 1 at NO CHARGE. Only one photo will be taken at the school. If you would like to purchase a copy of the class composite, the cost will be $20 - OR - book a studio session with more variety indoors and outdoors. The class composite is included with a studio session. CLICK HERE for the monthly Studio Session Specials. Blake LaForce Memorial Golf Scramble All are invited to participate in the Blake LaForce Memorial Golf Scramble scheduled for Saturday, June 17 . The Blake LaForce #41 Memorial Fund sponsors two annual college scholarships – one for a boy and one for a girl student-athlete – and enhances the experience for student-athletes at Butler! CLICK HERE for further information and to register. Yard Sign Display Honoring our Seniors Seniors, please pick up your personalized yard sign that was part of the Dixie Drive display by Monday, June 5 . They are located at the Butler main entrance. Also, all are invited to please join in expressing thanks to the following companies, organizations, and individuals whose tremendous generosity sponsored this year's sign display: Justin Spivey Photography, Minutemen Press Dayton, Andrew Casey Electrical Contractors, Card’d Special Occasion Yard Card Rentals, Butler Township, T.A.P., City BBQ, Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club, MetroNet, Morton Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia-Butler Foundation, Rotary Club of Vandalia, Western Ohio Graphics, R.B. Jergens, Monroe Federal, Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association, Logan A/C & Air, Sister Cities of Vandalia, Abbey Credit Union, Amvets Post 668, Vandalia-Butler Chamber of Commerce, Daytime Exteriors, Vandalia Shopping Center, Anthony Trissel Memorial Foundation, Vandalia United Methodist Church, Vandalia-Butler Athletic Boosters, Neely Dental Team, Digital Cowboy Computers, Keller Williams Realty, Musicks Body Shop, Superior Window & Gutter Cleaning, Mary Kilsheimer, Arlene Setzer, Vandalia Optometry, Greg Brush, City of Vandalia, Vandalia-Butler City School District, McDonalds, and Gibson & Sons Lawn Service! Graduation Photos Easterling Studios photographed each graduate as their diploma folder was presented. The link was already sent to graduates and their parents. You will be able to purchase them online after Wednesday, June 7 . Graduation Items Any Class of 2023 students who did not attend Graduation, you may stop by the main office during regular business hours to pick up your diploma and other items. Additional Senior Items There was a greeting card found on the floor after graduation addressed to Bubby. If it's your card or if you are the individual who presented the card to one of our graduates, please contact our main office.   There are 9 panoramic pictures in the main office. If you ordered one and have not picked it up, please stop by to get it. Alumni Courtyard Bricks Purchasing a brick in our Butler Alumni Courtyard is a fantastic way to honor a graduating Aviator! Our Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association sells bricks which are $60 each and include 3 lines of text. CLICK HERE for more information and the order form. Final Transcript Request Graduating students must complete the Final Transcript Request on Naviance. Counselors need to know where to send your transcripts in early June. They must be sent before you begin to register for classes. Also, complete the PINK SHEET - Official Release of Records Form available in Guidance, if you have not already done it. CCP Transcript Request Don't forget to send your CCP transcript to your next school if you want college credit. Butler High School will send your Butler High School transcript, but your CCP transcript is your responsibility . CLICK HERE to order a transcript from Sinclair. CLICK HERE to order a transcript from Wright State. GUIDANCE NEWS Credit Deficient For any student is credit deficient, you need to contact your school counselor to arrange for credit recovery. ACT and SAT The next opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, June 10 (registration deadlines have passed ). The final 2022-2023 opportunity to take the ACT will be Saturday, July 15 (registration deadline is Friday, June 16 ). CLICK HERE to register. The first 2023-2024 opportunity to take the SAT will be Saturday, August 26 (registration deadline is Friday, July 28 ). CLICK HERE to register. Critical to Practice Preparing for the ACT and SAT In addition to using the practice test materials in Naviance to help you prepare, here are some additional resources:. CLICK HERE for a publication from ACT. It contains full-length practice tests, including a writing test; strategies to prepare for the ACT; and what to expect on test day. ACT Test Prep provides a range of test prep content and delivery options including an online class, self-paced course, tutoring, and prep guides. CLICK HERE for details. Kaplan offers free online SAT and ACT prep events. CLICK HERE to access. Kaplan is also offering 1 free month of SAT® Prep On Demand which helps students master the exam in as little as 30 minutes a day. CLICK HERE to access it. Furthermore, Kaplan provides access to their YouTube prep video collection ( CLICK HERE ) to help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and AP. CLICK HERE for sample questions from the CollegeBoard to help prepare for the SAT. Summer Jump Start 2023 The Montgomery County Educational Service Center in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library is available to help students to Jump Start their college search with individual appointments and to answer questions on all things #College and #Career. Jump Start is available to all high school students, and it is FREE. Topics include: scholarships, financial aid, applying to college, career coaching, developing your essay, campus visit questions, and creation of a to-do list. CLICK HERE to sign up for a required appointment. Appointment times are available in June and July. Sinclair Women in STEM Summer Institute Sinclair College, Dayton Campus, is holding a Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Summer Institute on June 12-16 . The institute is an amazing opportunity to learn about STEM fields. It is open to girls who are entering grades 10, 11, and 12. Each day, you will participate in "hands-on" lab sessions in which you will build, experiment, and discover more about each of these exciting fields. Cost is $10. CLICK HERE for more information and to access the application. Sinclair College Events Sinclair Transition Office will be holding some drop-in registration days this summer in case any seniors need to still wrap up things. The remaining dates are July 11 and August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON at the Dayton Campus. Stop by in person (no appointment needed) or join via Zoom ( CLICK HERE ). Sinclair Transition Office will be holding an Early College Student Meet & Greet Tuesday, June 13 , 3:00-5:00 p.m. It is open to all 2023 CCP and Tech Prep high school seniors and is intended to give students who have CCP or TP credits and plan to come to Sinclair a chance to meet their new campus advisors, learn about clubs, win a book scholarship, and meet other incoming students. RSVP ( CLICK HERE ) by Monday, June 5 . Sinclair Important Dates Fall Semester:  Registration is NOW OPEN! On-time registration ends August 14 Classes start August 21 Premier Health Summer Career Exploration Opportunities Premier Health has several summer career exploration opportunities for students! Medquest : Juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers are invited to attend Medquest on June 27 , 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m. Spots Available: 65 ( CLICK HERE to register. Registration will close  June 9 or once they have reached their maximum number.) This event will feature hands-on workshops with Premier Health’s clinical and non-clinical professionals to help students find their passion in health care. In addition, students will learn about volunteering, job shadowing, and employment opportunities available to them. Externship and Camps : Please also keep an eye out on Premier Health's website, social media, and future communication for information on these other great opportunities: July 17-21 : Orthopedic Externship at Miami Valley Hospital South; July 18-20 : Premier Health and Wright State University High School Nursing Camp Job Shadowing : Students can participate in job shadowing this summer. CLICK HERE  to access their job shadowing brochure and non-employee job shadow application. Stanford Qualia Global Scholars Program Organized by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. The program features personalized mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation. CLICK HERE for further details, information, cost, and application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Need-based financial aid is available for the program. MVCTC Summer Career Camp MVCTC is offering a 2023 Summer Career Camp, Monday-Wednesday, June 5-7 , 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., for students entering 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Career Camp is a three-day career exploration program designed to give students hands-on experience in various MVCTC career-technical programs. The camp's goal is to help students begin to make career decisions for their future with the help of highly qualified career technical instructors and current students. Explore careers in Animal Care & Management, Biotechnology, Construction Carpentry, Criminal Justice, Resource Management, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Nursing, Sports Medicine and Veterinary Science. Registration is $50. CLICK HERE to complete the online registration. Pay by credit card, and complete the online Emergency Medical Form. A confirmation letter and information about the camp will be mailed to the student's home. Lunch will be provided each day. Students receive a camp t-shirt with their registration. ATHLETICS Final Forms Butler Athletics is transitioning to Final Forms for all student-athletes. Registration through Final Forms is now required for all student-athletes. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Congratulations! Congratulations to Jordan Gross who distinguished himself as among the best in Ohio. Jordan finished 13th in the 200m dash at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championship! Aviator Athletics Summer Camps Butler Athletics is excited to offer another full slate of camps this summer! For more information, please CLICK HERE . UPCOMING EVENTS Mon, 6/5  – Seniors, last day to please pick up your senior display yard sign outside Butler main entrance Mon, 6/5  – Board of Education work session, 5:30 p.m., Board Office ( CLICK HERE for the agenda) Tues, 6/6  – Class of 2024 planning meeting, 11 a.m., cafeteria Wed, 6/7  – Easterling Studios graduation photos available online Sat, 6/10  – ACT NON-DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES Aullwood Audubon Aullwood Audubon has some summer employment opportunities for camp counselors. CLICK HERE for further information. Training is June 19-23 . Individual National Community Service Awards Individual National Community Service Awards, sponsored be the United Nations Association - USA, are for college and high school aged individuals. All community service activities between June 1, 2022 and April 15, 2023 count: volunteering, tutoring, fundraising, collection drives, donating blood are just some of the various ways students can add up hours of service. CLICK HERE to see the different award levels and criteria.   ACT Boot Camps Sylvan Learning has announced that they are conducting ACT Boot Camps at the 237 S. Dixie Drive, Suite 15, Vandalia, OH location. The boot camp is a 4-hour overview that includes practice problems, tips, and strategies to tackle the ACT. It is not an all-inclusive course designed to improve skill gaps and is not guaranteed to improve ACT scores. Each boot camp includes: teacher-instructed classes, 100-page student workbook, a full-length practice ACT (taken outside of class time), and 30-day access to personalized online tutorial videos through Sylvanprep.com. Total cost: $175. Class size: 4-10 students. Remaining boot camp date: Tuesday, June 13 , 9:00-1:00. Call 937-898-6686 to register. Seasonal Jobs for the Dayton Dragons Any students who are looking for a job that will challenge and inspire them, a job that will offer tremendous professional and personal growth, and a job that will provide unique experiences, then Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball is the right place! The ideal candidate (16 years +) must enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic environment and be willing to work extra, non- traditional hours when needed. The ideal candidate must also have strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task, possess a positive work ethic, and strive to be great in everything they do. Here is a list of various seasonal positions that are currently available and some of the perks/benefits: Positions: Ushers, ticket takers, grounds crew, team store, customer service, box office, concessions, and more, Benefits: Complimentary ticket opportunities, discounts in team store, free gifts, food/beverage discounts. Specific job descriptions: CLICK HERE for more info . Students who are interested should email us ASAP at: dragons@daytondragons.com SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS NEW - Sinclair College Scholarships CLICK HERE to find information and applications for scholarships to Sinclair College. NEW - Class of 2024 Bold Scholarships CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships available from bold.org for the class of 2024. Also scroll down to the bottom of the webpage for numerous additional scholarships, including Scholarships for Women, High School Scholarships, Scholarships for Hispanic Students, Scholarships for Nursing Students, and many more! NEW - Equal Opportunity Scholarship As a small way to help create a more equal playing field, the Equal Opportunity Scholarship exists to support two motivated students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them. All high school students are eligible to apply for these scholarships, awarded twice per year. They recently launched a new cycle of the Equal Opportunity Scholarship to support an ambitious person who wants to grow. Deadline is August 31 . CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. NEW - Class of 2023: Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Ohio Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at The Ohio State University presents the Balanced Man Scholarship, a scholarship offered to male freshmen at Ohio State who strive to embody a balanced lifestyle in college. It is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of outstanding young men despite the challenges life introduces. In addition, applicants should think about what the values of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love mean to them and how they can be applied to their own lives.  Scholarships are given out to multiple top placers totaling $4,000. CLICK HERE for further information and to apply. Deadline is September 14 . BigSun Scholarship 2023 The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. CLICK HERE for further information. Deadline is June 19 . University of Toledo Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship Ohio Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Toledo has announced their Tim Allison Memorial Scholarship which is offered every year to any male incoming freshman holding above a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA at the University of Toledo. CLICK HERE for a Google form to apply. Scholarships Posted on Guidance Webpage CLICK HERE for the link to various local and other scholarships posted on our Guidance webpage. APPLY for all that you can! Scholarships A to Z CLICK HERE for directory of many Scholarships A to Z gathered by the BigFuture Scholarship tool of the CollegeBoard. Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship CLICK HERE for information about Whittel & Melton Law Firm's Magna Carta College Scholarship. Scholarships for Black Students CLICK HERE for a list of scholarships for Black students. Scholarship Guidance Scholarship Guidance website is available to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Their scholarship database is used by high schools and post-secondary schools across the nation. CLICK HERE for access to many scholarship opportunities. Weekly scholarship newsletter is available by CLICKING HERE . FORMER NEWS THAT REMAINS IMPORTANT Abbey Credit Union Student Accounts Abbey Credit Union is providing the opportunity for students to establish a student account. CLICK HERE for a flyer of information if you are interested. Safe School Helpline Vandalia-Butler City Schools works with Public School Works to provide two methods for students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. CLICK HER E for links which can be used to make reports online or by phone. One of the ways is to call the Safe School Helpline. The Stay Safe Speak Up! Hotline is available 24/7 toll-free at 1-866-listen2me: you can leave your report on an answering machine, or you can personally speak to a Hotline attendant who can provide free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention . The Hotline is provided for students and parents to report issues related to bullying, harassment, intimidation or threats, alcohol or drug abuse, physical or mental abuse, bomb threats, discrimination, hacking or cyber vandalism, health concerns including self-abuse, HIV and AIDS, suicidal behavior, suspicious behavior, theft, tobacco possession, use or distribution, vandalism, violence or fighting, weapons or other dangerous items, or other issues of concern. After you submit your report, your issue will be investigated by our district if necessary. You can remain anonymous. STAY INFORMED TWITTER @ButlerHSLuebbe for the latest Butler High School news, @VBaviators for Athletic news, @Vandaliabutler  for District news, and the numerous Butler staff and organization Twitter accounts! INSTAGRAM ButlerHSLuebbe, vandaliabutler , and the numerous Butler staff and organization Instagram accounts! WEBSITES Butler HS - https://butler.vbcsd.com/ ; VBCSD - www.vbcsd.com DISTRICT FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/vandaliabutlercsd

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